13.1 miles and 21 weeks

Ever make a commitment to something because at the time the idea sounded awesome!..... but the feeling quickly died as the date got closer? Plus, other people knowing about this commitment makes backing out very difficult. Yeah, that happens to me all the time. But everytime it turns out perfectly and I'm so grateful I stuck to it. Well, before I got pregnant, my biff and I decided to sign up for a half marathon. Once our baby blessing came along, she gave me a way out saying I didn't need to do it which was very tempting to use as an excuse, but nope.... the commitment was made and I was sticking to it.

I ran a half in March and have been running ever since. I've read and talked to many people (especially the doctor) about running while pregnant and I came to my own conclusion that as long as I 1.) wasn't picking up running for the first time----which I wasn't and 2.) didn't push myself--- ha, I didn't even push myself before I was pregnant, that running throughout my pregnancy would be very helpful and I must say, running has been in more than one way.

To this past weekend now, I decided to run the half at 21 weeks pregnant. The run went surprisingly well, even though I had to pee the first 1/2 mile. I thought, even with my slow paced jog, that I would never come in last, but I was pretty dang close. There was even a point where this crazy speed walker passed my slow jaunt. Ouch, shot to my pride. But there's a saying runners refer to which helped ease that pain-- "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit." --Sheehan.

Anyway, it was one of my favorite runs I've done and I had my mom running beside me. This was our boy's first 1/2 marathon and all he had to do was relax while mommy did all the work.

T.L.C for the S.O.U.L.

This is going to be a venting post because a lot is on my mind this Friday morning. Although this is not going on in my personal life right now, someone very close to me is going through a trial and it has made me reflect on my own experiences and how poorly I've responded to a majority of them in my own life.

There will be times in all of our lives where someone will wrong you or extremely disappoint you. There will also be times where we face trials that's beyond anyone's control. Regardless of what situation we face, it's really hard not to get caught up in the issue and let it affect you negatively. It's our human nature to be hurt, mad, upset, or sad.

It's easier when you're the outsider trying to give advice and support to that someone who needs it, but when it's your turn, oh man, a lot harder to see the eternal perspective of things.

For me, this is what it all comes down to: life is too short not to be happy. I need and I WILL do better with seeing the good in every situation. The other day I was talking with an elderly woman from church on the phone and was telling her how hot it was outside. She replies, "oh no no no. It's beautiful. Just think of those who are in snow and who have to scrape the ice off their windshield. We have it so good here!"

I was taken back. Here's this 80+ year old lady being grateful and seeing the blessings of the Arizona heat and here I am complaining. "No more!" I say to myself. See the good in all things because like I said before, life's too short to not be happy.

"..men are, that they might have joy." 2 nephi 2:25

God created us that we could have joy and gosh darn it I'm going to have i! Hence the commencement of my gratitude journal because let's face it, everyday we have something new to be grateful for. :)

Mondays motivation

"You did not come into thins world to fail. You came into this world to succeed. You have accomplished much so far. It is only the beginning. As you move forward on the trail of life, keep the banner of faith in self ever before you. You may not be a genius. You may not be exceptionally smart. But you can be good and you can try. And you will be amazed at what might happen when in faith you take a step forward."- Gordon B. Hinckley

I got this quote yesterday from a church hand-out. Loved it and wanted to share.

happy monday and new week :)

merry monday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's been a long few days of unpacking into our new place.

Even though it was just the weekend, sometimes you need a nap on a Monday to recover from the weekend right? Someone can tell me theyre taking a nap today to make me feel better. it's all about me not feeling guilty people! Happy monday!